Superior Court Justice Michaela Murphy will hold a hearing this month to determine how the state should remedy what she says is a violation of the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
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Jay couple’s baby is the first in 2025 at Farmington hospital
Parents Tisha-Marie Stinchfield and Tristan Franchetti of Jay welcomed Elliani-Lynn Marie Franchetti to the family on Thursday.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Searsport man sentenced for shooting into vehicle in Winslow
Steven G. Pratt is to serve more than 4 years after one gunshot came within inches of striking a driver’s head.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan animal shelter considers new building amid growing crisis
The Somerset Humane Society has seen a drastic increase in the number of dogs it cares for in recent years.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
3 new Hallowell City Council members sworn in Thursday
A majority of the members on the new City Council were elected for the first time in November.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Christmas, Hanukkah, geese, turkeys, and snow play caught in the moment
Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel Week in Photos Dec. 20, 2024,-Jan. 3, 2025
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Ticonic Bridge closes Monday to all traffic for 6 months
The bridge carries U.S. Route 201 over the Kennebec River from Waterville to Winslow.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s child welfare system still faces ‘enormous pressure,’ watchdog says
Child welfare ombudsman Christine Alberi concluded her 2024 annual report to lawmakers by saying that more improvement is needed in investigating abuse or neglect claims and in reunifying children with families.
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Fairfield man struck and killed by tractor trailer on I-95 ramp
State police say it appears the man was trying to cross an off-ramp when he was hit by the truck.
Posted inAmy Calder, Maine, Morning Sentinel
The gift of giving is the best gift of all
Having the privilege of handing out $100 bills to deserving strangers just before Christmas and seeing their reactions was more heartwarming than receiving any physical gift, Amy Calder writes.